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An Open Letter to a Struggling Mom (Katie Faris) Jan 25, 2023

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Today, we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by Katie Faris entitled 'An Open Letter to a Struggling Mom'.

Katie Faris is a contributing writer to several blogs including the Gospel Coalition and Risen Motherhood. A pastor’s wife and mother to five, Katie lives with her family in New Jersey. To learn more, visit katiefaris.com.

To hear more from Katie Faris, check out her book God Is Still Good: Gospel Hope and Comfort for the Unexpected Sorrows of Motherhood.

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The Dark History of Abortion in America (Leah Savas) Jan 23, 2023

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In today's episode, Leah Savas shares the forgotten history of abortion in America and how it can influence the way Christians can view the movement today. Through sharing stories and discussing the recent overturn of Roe v Wade, Savas unpacks how there is more to the pro-life movement than we may be aware of.

Leah Savas reports on abortion for WORLD News Group, where she writes the weekly Vitals roundup and newsletter of pro-life news. Leah lives in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with her husband, Stephen.

To hear more from her, check out the book she co-authored with Marvin Olasky - The Story of Abortion in America: A Street-Level History, 1652–2022

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The Unexpected Sorrows of Motherhood (Katie Faris) Jan 16, 2023

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In today's interview, Katie Faris shares how the comfort of God can be found even in the struggles and sorrows of motherhood. Sharing her own stories and experiences with motherhood, Katie Faris unpacks how God is still good when everything feels stressful and overwhelming as a parent.

Katie Faris is a contributing writer to several blogs including the Gospel Coalition and Risen Motherhood. A pastor’s wife and mother to five, Katie lives with her family in New Jersey.

To download Katie's Truth and Lie chart click here.

To hear more from her, check out her new book - God Is Still Good: Gospel Hope and Comfort for the Unexpected Sorrows of Motherhood.

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10 Practices to Kill Pride (Gavin Ortlund) Jan 11, 2023

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Today we're pleased to share with you an audio essay, written and read by Gavin Orland entitled "10 Practices to Kill Pride".

Gavin Ortlund serves as senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Ojai in Ojai, California. He is the author of several books and runs the popular YouTube channel Truth Unites.

To hear more from him, check out his new book "Humility: The Joy of Self-Forgetfulness".

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The Cure to Our Polarization and Outrage: Humility (Gavin Ortlund) Jan 09, 2023

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In today's episode, Gavin Ortlund discusses humility and what it means for Christians to exhibit it in all areas of life.

Pride is something everyone understands and has dealt with in life. However, are there still things we don't fully understand about pride? Gavin Ortlund unpacks the misconceptions surrounding both pride and humility in this interview.

Gavin Ortlund serves as senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Ojai in Ojai, California. He is the author of several books and runs the popular YouTube channel Truth Unites. Gavin and his wife, Esther, have five children.

To hear more from Gavin Ortlund, check out his book Humility: The Joy of Self-Forgetfulness.

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New Daily Devotional Podcasts for Men and Women Jan 04, 2023

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Today, we are proud to give you today's episode from Crossway's new daily devotional podcast for men - Daily Strength.

Daily Strength is a year-long devotional podcast that walks Christian men through Scripture passages that speak to their most pressing issues. With scriptural reflections written by over 40 contributors, including Sam Storms, Alistair Begg, Dane Ortlund, Bryan Chapell, Joe Thorn, and Jared Wilson, the Daily Strength Podcast will encourage you to walk faithfully as a man after God's own heart. Grab a print copy of the book this podcast is based on crossway.org/DailyStrength.

You can also check out Crossway's new daily devotional podcast for women - Daily Joy. The Daily Joy devotional podcast was created to inspire women to engage with God’s word daily, allowing the gospel's truth to transform their lives throughout the year.

Check out Crossway's two new devotional podcasts:

Daily Joy: A 365-Day Devotional for Women: Apple Podcasts & Spotify

Daily Strength: A 365-Day Devotional for Men: Apple Podcasts & Spotify

Recover the Lost Art of Bible Meditation in 2023 (David Mathis) Jan 02, 2023

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When it comes to the Bible, we often think in terms of two levels, reading and studying. And both of those approaches to Scripture are good and important. However, there's a third approach to engaging with God's word that is in many ways most important - meditating on it.

In today's interview, David Mathis explains how meditating on Scripture can reinvigorate the way Christians relate to God. He shares his own journey with biblical meditation and gives encouragement to the listener to start this habit in 2023.

David Mathis serves as senior teacher and executive editor at desiringGod.org, a pastor at Cities Church in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and an adjunct professor at Bethlehem College & Seminary in Minneapolis.

Check out his book Habits of Grace: Enjoying Jesus through the Spiritual Disciplines.

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12 Quick Questions about the Reliability of the Bible (Peter Williams) Dec 26, 2022

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Have you ever struggled with believing in the reliability of the Bible? Ever wondered how Christians can be so sure about the text they have? In today's interview, Peter Williams responds to 12 frequently asked questions about the reliability of Scripture.

Peter J. Williams is the principal of Tyndale House, Cambridge, the chair of the International Greek New Testament Project, and a member of the ESV Translation Oversight Committee.

To learn more from Peter Williams, check out his book Can We Trust the Gospels?

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Check out Crossway's two new devotional podcasts starting January 1st:

Daily Joy: A 365-Day Devotional for Women: Apple Podcasts & Spotify

Daily Strength: A 365-Day Devotional for Men: Apple Podcasts & Spotify

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There's More to the Christmas Story Than You Think (Benjamin L. Gladd) Dec 19, 2022

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Most Christians know that the Bible presents Jesus as Israel's Messiah and the fulfillment of many of the prophecies and promises of the Old Testament, and yet sometimes we don't know exactly how Jesus fulfilled these things or why it matters for our understanding of him and his mission. In this interview, Benjamin L. Gladd walks through the beginning of the Gospel of Luke to show the significance of Jesus's birth in the bigger picture of Scripture.

Benjamin L. Gladd is a professor of the New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary. He has written several books on biblical theology, edits the Essential Studies in Biblical Theology series, and serves on the editorial board of Themelios.

Check out his book on the theology of Luke: From the Manger to the Throne: A Theology of Luke.

Check out our new daily devotional podcasts starting January 1st. One for men called Daily Strength and one for women called Daily Joy.

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Marriage Questions about Sex, Submission, and In-Laws (Chad and Emily Van Dixhoorn) Dec 12, 2022

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Marriage is a wonderful gift given to us by God for our good, the good of our children, and ultimately the good of the world. And yet, despite this, marriage is hard and we often have questions. What's the ultimate purpose of marriage? Does the Bible really tell wives to submit to their husbands? How can couples cultivate a marriage marked by grace and forgiveness? The Van Dixhoorns answer these questions and more in this interview.

Chad Van Dixhoorn is a professor of church history at Westminster Theological Seminary and a former pastor in the United Kingdom and Virginia. Emily is a stay-at-home mom who leads and loves Bible studies and women’s retreats. Chad and Emily have five children.

Check out Chad and Emily's book on marriage called Gospel-Shaped Marriage: Grace for Sinners to Love Like Saints.

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